Abstract: An attachment apparatus for forming a handle to a broom handle or the like. The attachment apparatus includes a handle member, an intermediate closure member which is installed in the handle member, and a locking member which is installed within the intermediate closure member and the handle member. The locking member has one end with external screw threads and the other end which forms a loop opening. A spring biased pawl is pivotally mounted on the handle member, such that when the tip of the pawl is engaged with the external screw threads of the locking member by the spring, it locks the movement of the handle member. However, by simply pressing the pawl against the spring, an individual can free the movement of the locking member, which in turn frees the movement of the handle member. A broom handle or the like is inserted within the loop opening established by the locking member.

Abstract: The present invention features a universal primary hand grip device for use with tools and utensils. The primary hand grip has multiple angles by which the hand can grip the shaft of a tool or utensil, thus making the grip ergonomically efficient. When used in combination with a secondary cross-handle, a tool or utensil can become quite easy to use and comfortable to operate. The primary hand grip device of this invention has a grip that slides over, or is made integral with, the end of the shaft of a tool or utensil. The hand grip has a multiply-angled surface, in which the primary hand can assume a substantially straight-angled position (180.degree. angle) with respect to the axis of the wrist. The correct hand position varies with each tool and with each work surface. The proper grip angle for a particular task allows the hand to maintain a straight angle with respect to the wrist axis, while also imparting the driving force of the arm into the shaft of the tool.

Abstract: A handle for a tool such as a lobby dustpan is provided. The handle is preferably mounted on a vertical shaft of the tool. The handle may be placed in either a locked position or an unlocked position. In the locked position the handle is rigidly connected to the shaft. In the unlocked position the handle moves freely with respect to the shaft.

Abstract: A snowplow carriage assembly for removal of snow manually by plowing the snow in an area to be cleared of snow. The carriage is a manually propelled wheeled structure made of a plurality of members pivotally connected for collapsing and folding for storage and unfolding for use in supporting and transporting a snowplow in the form of a replaceable conventional snow shovel having a handle straight length portion. The carriage is configured so that the snow shovel handle is removably mounted thereon inclined from the horizontal defining an acute angle relative to a surface on which snow is being plowed. The snow shovel inclination is variable for establishing different acute angles of the shovel relative to the surface for plowing the snow thereon and removal therefrom.

Abstract: A full motion leverage enhancing assembly is provided for attachment to the handle of a mop, broom, rake or similar tool which has an elongate handle and a center of gravity strongly skewed away from the grip point utilized by the tool operator. In this embodiment, the leverage enhancing assembly comprises an arm clamp for securing the tool handle to a single arm of the user and a grasping shaft for grasping the tool handle. The arm clamp is comprised of a first rigid longitudinal segment adjustably attached to the end of the tool handle proximate to the user by a semi-rigid clamp having an adjustable circumference. The arm clamp is further provided with a pair of flexible, adjustably interlocking straps extending from the proximal end of the longitudinal segment opposite the clamp. The straps are constituted to form a semi-permanently and adjustably substantially circular clasp for receiving and securing a portion of the user's forearm.

Abstract: A reversible ansate implement includes a generally elongate handle having opposite distal and proximal ends thereof. A scoop presenting a substantially concave material facing surface thereof communicating between a handle attachment edge and an oppositely disposed material intercepting edge may be selectively and reversibly coupled at its handle attachment edge to the distal end of the elongate handle. In use, the material facing surface of the scoop may be selectively positioned both toward and away from the elongate handle as required for the particular application, and in a particular embodiment, a combined rake and shovel is disclosed having a reversible scoop which may be selectively reversed with respect to a common elongate handle in order to allow a user thereof to either pull or push material with the concave facing surface of the scoop.

Abstract: A second handle attachment for a tool having a handle shaft, such as a shovel, is disclosed. The second handle attachment provides a grip portion that a user may grab so that the shovel may be used without the user bending over. In this manner, back injury and strain is reduced. The second handle attachment provides two clamshell brackets which are bolted into a rigid relationship with the tool's handle shaft. The attachment also provides a rotating second handle that may be locked into place at any of several angular relationships with the tool handle shaft. The second handle provides a grip portion that is typically covered by a plastic or rubber grip cover. The second handle attachment may be transferred among any type of shovel, rake, snow shovel, hoe or pitch fork. It may be adjusted up or down the handle shaft, to accommodate taller or shorter users. It may be rotated to accommodate right-handed, left-handed or ambidextrous users.

Abstract: This invention involves an auxiliary handle unit with a grip attached to one end and a securing mechanism means at the other; wherein, the improvements comprise an adjustable, extensible shaft unit with an axially adjustable gripping mechanism secured to one end and an angled connecting bar secured to the opposite end; wherein, the angled connecting bar is pivotally connected to the retrofitable securing mechanism; wherein, the aforementioned invention is secured to the existing long handled implements for transversely using the long handled implements engaging head, and, can be utilized as the no-lift shovel, and, eliminates the operator having to bend over to break away a portion of material onto the shovel engaging head.

Abstract: A dual-handled shovel is disclosed. The device comprises a primary shovel and a secondary shovel handle. A pliant unitary coupling element attaches the secondary shovel handle to the primary shovel handle. The device permits extended movement ranges of each shovel handle relative to the other. The device permits shovel use in harsh shoveling environments without undue consequences and is easy to clean and maintain.

Abstract: A three-part auxiliary shaft assembly to be mounted along a hand-tool shaft, comprises a two-part sleeve and an auxiliary shaft which is ball-shaped at one end. The sleeve has a top, a bottom and a symmetrical axis running from top to bottom, and is cut in half along the symmetrical axis to define the two parts of the two-part sleeve. Each part has an inner hemi-housing parallel to the symmetrical axis of the sleeve, and running from the top to the bottom of the sleeve for tight-fitting half the cross-section of a portion of a hand-tool shaft. Near the top away from the inner hemi-housing, a second inner hemi-housing for half the ball-shaped end of the auxiliary shaft has an opening at the top, shorter than the diameter of the ball-shaped end of the auxiliary shaft. When the two parts of the sleeve are assembled, a housing is provided for the ball-shaped end of the auxiliary shaft, as well as a housing for the portion of a hand-tool shaft.

Abstract: The snow shovel of this invention comprises a second handle which may be integrated into OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) shovels or marketed as a kit to the DIY (Do It Yourself) consumer for adding into existing shovels. The purpose of adding the second handle is to reduce the pressure on the back of the user and hence the name BACK EZE.TM. for the shovel. The handle specifically comprises a hollow tube through which a single rope passes twice (same direction both times) criss-crossing through the handle. The ends of the rope are tied to top extremities of the shovel. The middle of the rope is clove hitched to the long handlebar/stem of the shovel.

Abstract: A tool-handle holder has an arm loop (2) that fits on a person's forearm at an arm end of an attachment section (1) and a handle (3) at a hand end of the attachment section (1). The attachment section (1) between the arm loop (2) and the handle (3) is constructed for linear and lateral support of a clamp (4) in combination with a handle (3). The handle (3) is extended from the hand end of the attachment section (1) to a position in a plane that is parallel to the attachment section and bisects the arm loop (2). Basic construction can be achieved from one piece of PVC pipe having a desired diameter and heat-bent to form the handle (3) at the hand end and the arm loop (2) at the arm end of two juxtaposed sections of the PVC pipe which form the attachment section. Various forms of clamps can be attached to contain a handle of a tool or instrument separately from or buttressed against the attachment section. Reinforcement can be placed in the PVC pipe.

Abstract: An auxiliary handle for shovels or the like having a shaft with an adjustable length, a clamp for attachment to the shaft of a conventional shovel near the blade, and a swivel linkage connecting the shaft to the clamp, which allows full swiveling of the auxiliary handle relative to the shaft of the shovel. Load, lift and discharge assistance provided by this handle minimizes back exertion during shovel operations.

Abstract: A hand cultivating system for loosening or tilling select portions of the soil in a garden or plot. The preferred embodiment of the present invention contemplates a hand cultivating implement wherein there is provided a longitudinal handle member having first and second ends, the first end having affixed thereto a tined cultivator member including a plurality of tines in general longitudinal alignment with the handle member. Also affixed to the handle member, connected to the handle member in a position in the medial or upper medial area of the handle, disposed generally toward the second end of the handle, is a laterally emanating torque handle, configured to allow the user to partially rotate the handle and tined cultivator member about their longitudinal axis.

Abstract: An auxiliary handle for assembly to a main shaft of a snow shovel is provided. The auxiliary handle includes an elongated auxiliary shaft and a fixture that connects the auxiliary shaft to the main shaft of the shovel. The fixture includes a housing that is pivotally mounted to the auxiliary shaft. A pin connects the housing to the main shaft allowing pivotal movement of the auxiliary shaft relative to the main shaft. A two-stage spring interposed between the shafts regulates the pivotal movement of the auxiliary shaft. The auxiliary shaft is slidably mounted and guided in the fixture, which permits longitudinal displacement of the auxiliary shaft relative to the main shaft, but prevents rotation of the auxiliary shaft about its axis. A lock regulates the longitudinal movement of the auxiliary shaft and simultaneously locks the auxiliary shaft to the bracket thereby preventing further pivotal movement of the auxiliary shaft.

Abstract: A snow shovel has a long handle, a gripping member at the upper end of the long handle for one hand of the user, a snow shovel blade at the lower end, and a shorter handle having its lower end pivotally mounted on the long handle adjacent the blade. The upper end of the short handle has a gripping member for the user's other hand. A clamp is fastened to the long handle, and has a pair of pivot elements for engaging the lower end of the short handle. A fastener on the clamp releases the clamp so that it can be slid along the long handle to a different position, or removed when the snow shovel has become worn.

Abstract: Attachment assembly for handles include a flexible strip which passes around a tool shaft or the like, and has opposed ends which mate to form a cylindrical male thread. This thread is engaged by a female thread in a hollow handle. Between the hollow handle and the shaft is a saddle through which the strip passes, it is rotatably mounted by a cylindrical tube in a recess in the hollow handle. It has a recessed rim which engages the tool shaft on tightening of the female screw. Another version mounts an angled D handle rotatably on the saddle cylindrical tube, by a concentric outer cylindrical tube. A nut engages the male cylindrical thread, and pushes the saddle against the tool shaft. The strip can accommodate tool shafts over a diameter range varying by a factor of four.

Abstract: An auxiliary handle is provided for manual implements like rakes and brooms. The handle has a lateral arm with one end pivotally connected to the implement handle by a clamp and the opposite end connected to an upright second arm, which is in turn pivotally connected to the implement handle by a clamp. The upright second arm is telescopically adjustable in length to allow the system to be adjusted to suit most any implement configuration and personal stature. The lateral arm is also preferably telescopically adjustable. It carries one or more hand grips.

Abstract: A fishing rod with a support handle is disclosed wherein the handle is designed to distribute force along its multiple points. Two embodiments are shown. In the preferred embodiment, the handle includes a hook-shaped wrist support that wraps around the majority of the user's wrist, but allows easy access and exit; a forearm cradle that cups the user's arm, near his elbow; and a strap that holds the arm in the cradle. In an alternate embodiment, the wrist support is tunnel-shaped and surrounds the user's entire wrist.

Abstract: Apparatus for attachment to a shovel for assisting lift thereof. A first pair of telescopingly length adjustable tubes is attached at one end to the shovel handle near the hand grip. A second pair of telescopingly length adjustable tubes is attached at one end to the shovel handle near the scoop. The first pair is attached at the other end to the other end of the second pair of tubes to provide a raised hand hold for increased mechanical advantage, wherein less bending is required. The adjustability of the pairs of tubes allows quick and easy attachment to shovels of various sizes universally. An elbow extension from the first pair of tubes allows a hand hold directly over the scoop. The elbow extension is rotatably adjustable to allow movement of a loaded scoop straight up or down or to the side, as desired, for unloading easily.

Abstract: A two-handled shovel in which the shorter shaft of the secondary or lift handle is connected at its lower terminal end to the primary handle at a point proximal its connection with the blade through a connection which enables essentially unlimited rotary direction of the primary handle with respect to the secondary handle during operation. Normally such attachment mechanism is accomplished by the provision of a rotary bushing.

Abstract: An implement such as a broom or rake has a supplementary handle attachment mounted upon an upper side of the conventional shank of the implement. The handle attachment includes a first hand grip section in the form of a bar parallel to the shank and spaced upwardly from the shank. A pair of further hand grip portions are attached to the bar at respective ends of the bar and extend therefrom upwardly and forwardly toward the implement head. The further hand grip portions consist simply of a simple cylindrical body shaped solely to receive the hand of the user gripped therearound without any further handle sections at the upper end. The handle attachment allows a user to select the preferred hand grip locations to allow operation of the device without bending.

Abstract: A shovel includes an elongated cylindrical shaft having a shovel blade removably secured by a pin and socket connection at a first end, and a first D-shaped hand grip at a second opposite end. A split cylindrical clamping collar includes a clamping screw for securing the collar at a selected position around the shaft. A lateral extension member is pivotally mounted to the clamping collar for movement about an axis which extends parallel to a longitudinal axis of the shaft. A second D-shaped hand grip is secured on a free end portion of the extension member. In use, an individual grasps one of the hand grips in each hand and rotates the first hand grip while holding the second hand grip secured to the lateral extension member stationary, to dump the contents of the shovel blade. The shovel handle construction is particularly adapted for use on snow shovels, and allows an individual to work with a minimum of effort and back strain.

Abstract: A snow shovel/scraper comprises a blade in form of a flat sheet of metal which has three transverse bend lines defining a base panel, a narrow scraping edge along the forward edge of the base panel, and a pair of receptacle panels which extend upwardly from the rear edge of the base panel for carrying the snow forwardly. The blade is attached to a handle arrangement in the form of a pair of rails which are adjustable in length. The upper end of each rail includes a shoulder engaging portion having a curved projection at right angles to the rail and at right angles to the scraping edge to fit into the underarm area of the user. In between the upper end and the blade is mounted a crossbar which can be adjusted along the length of the rails and to space the rails at a required spacing. The crossbar has a pair of handles turned downwardly from the rails at either side of the rails for grasping by the hands of the user with the shoulders under the upper curved portions.

Abstract: A handle and implement head assembly comprising an implement head having a working edge adjacent a substantially planar portion. The assembly further includes a pair of generally longitudinal gripping portions having parallel axes and a connection member that positions the pair of gripping portions on the same side of and substantially equidistant from a central plane which perpendicularly bisects the planar portion and passes through the center of the working edge. At least one of the gripping portions would be positioned outside the plane of the implement.

Abstract: An auxiliary tool handle (10) for attachment to cylindrical tool handles (12), such as those used for garden rakes, hoes, push brooms and the like. The auxiliary tool handle (10) comprises at least one curvilinear handle segment (16, 20) for removable and adjustable mounting on a conventional tool handle. Sleeves (18) for slidable mounting of the handle segments on conventional cylindrical tool handles are attached to the handle segments (16, 20), thereby enabling adjustable mounting thereof about the circumference and along the length of the tool handle.

Abstract: An auxiliary grip handle and shaft are pivotally connected to a main shaft of an implement to reduce the back and shoulder strain associated with the use of implements, such as garden tools and snow shovels. The implement has the main shaft which is extended, a main grip handle secured thereto and an implement tool fastened to the bottom end of the main shaft. A brace pivotally connects the main shaft to the auxiliary shaft, which has the auxiliary grip handle fastened thereto. When the invention is used with a shovel, the auxiliary shaft is movable from a push position into a pull position. In the push position, the auxiliary shaft is at a small angle relative to the main shaft, enabling the user to apply a forward force on the shovel through both the auxiliary and main grip handles. In the pull position, the auxiliary shaft is at a larger angle in relation to the main shaft, enabling the user to pull upwardly on the auxiliary grip handle to exert a transverse force on the main shaft to lift the shovel.

Abstract: An auxiliary tool handle for attachment to cylindrical tool handles, such as those used for garden rakes, hoes, push brooms and the like. The auxiliary tool handle comprises at least one curvilinear handle segment for removable and adjustable mounting on a conventional tool handle. Sleeves for slidable mounting of the handle segments on conventional cylindrical tool handles are attached to the handle segments, thereby enabling adjustable mounting thereof about the circumference and along the length of the tool handle.

Abstract: The invention relates to a lift improvement device comprising a hollow main elongated member, having a forearm support at one end and a handle grip from about 7 to about 18 inches along the elongated member from the forearm support. The hollow elongated member is configured to receive a pole or handle therethrough and the device has particular utility for slidably mounting on poles or handles to allow single handed manipulation of end working devices which, in turn, are mounted on the poles or handles.

Abstract: The invention is a detachable auxiliary handle that may be attached to the shaft of a work implement such as a shovel, rake, hoe or other implement. The auxiliary handle may be placed at any point on the shaft to suit the user and will fit almost any size and shape of shaft. The auxiliary handle is composed of a handle and two brackets, one bracket attached to each side of the handle. The brackets have a vertical arm portion and a horizontal portion leading to a shaft engaging portion, which is vertical and has a curved shaft engaging section which is tightened around the shaft of the implement with bolts. Preferably the vertical arm portion is curved in the vertical plane to provide extra leverage and greater ease of use.

Abstract: A snow shovel having a main handle and an auxiliary handle. The auxiliary handle is attached to the main handle by means of a flexible material having a slot in it. The slot separates the flexible member into two parts that function as a hinge. The two parts of the flexible member are fixed to the main handle and to the auxiliary handle respectively.

Abstract: An adjustable double handled shovel in which both handles are composed of grooved, telescopically mated sections for independent relative length adjustment and which are releasibly interconnected by a cross bar that both strengthens the handle assembly and permits adjustment of the relative angle between the two handles. Fasteners received with the grooves secure the mated sections together at the selected length. Adjustable handle grips are also releasibly secured to the ends of both handles by means of telescopic connectors and groove with fasteners for relative rotary movement relative to the handles. The blade portion of the shovel has a sharpened notched portion which engages and cuts obstructions while digging.

Abstract: This invention is a shovel which enables the user to lift loads with ease, and without suffering back strain. The shovel includes an elongated, curved body, having a first handle protruding from the middle of the body, and a shovel blade at one end. A second handle is located at the other end of the body. A strap is attached to the shovel body, so as to fit over the user's shoulder. One end of the strap is connected to the body near the second handle, and the other end of the strap is fastened to the body at a point between the first handle and the blade. The user grasps both handles, using the first handle to define a pivoting axis for the shovel. The lifting is accomplished by pushing down on the second handle, making the shovel pivot about the first handle. Due to the action of the strap, the user's shoulder supports much of the weight of the load. The first handle is preferably rotatable, relative to the shovel body, so as to facilitate the pivoting motion.

Abstract: A crumb shovel used to remove excess spoil, gravel, or soil from within any depth trench, cave-in, or the like. The crumb shovel has an elongated handle, a circular scoop, and is designed to be operated by one person. The scoop may provide a spring-loaded, knockout dumping system, such that when the spring is released the dumping system would push out the contents of the scoop. The handle is available with two options. The handle may have an arm with a lever to actuate the dumping system, or it may have either an adjustable or a fixed rear arm, or both.

Abstract: A handle for attachment to the shaft of a paddle to improve the efficiency and comfort of paddling. The handle having a grip portion and spaced outwardly extending arms on the grip portion. The arms are coupled to the paddle shaft so that the handle is swingable about the paddle shaft and positioned at an angle with respect to the longitudinal axis of the shaft.

Abstract: A raised grip shovel has the handlebar with the back grip at one end and a front grip being raised to a level of the back grip during a shovel operation. Such elevation of the front grip can be achieved by curvilinear shape of the handlebar or by various support elements. A front grip position can be adjusted in accordance with a person's particular height, arm length and physical conditions. The angular and spacial relocation of the front grip straightens the posture and increases the digging thrust. The change of the posture alleviates the back stress by shifting the load to the legs and lower back muscles which are significantly stronger than muscles of the upper body.

Abstract: An auxiliary handle for a door comprising a bracket which is secured to the door adjacent the hinge connection thereof. A handle member is pivotally secured to the bracket and may be moved from an inoperative vertically disposed position to an operative horizontally disposed position. When the handle member is in the operative position, the handle member may be grasped to pull the door to its closed position.

Abstract: An auxiliary handle for attachment to the primary handle of a conventional shovel includes upper and lower handle portions which are connected together for length adjustable sliding movement relative to one another. Coacting stops on the upper and lower handle portions limit the extent of relative sliding movement therebetween. A biasing mechanism urges the upper handle portion downwardly toward the retracted position thereof. Furthermore, the range of extendible lengths for the auxiliary handle may be adjusted to accommodate different users.

Abstract: An auxiliary handle for a shovel and the like having a lever pivotally mounted beneath the axis of the shovel handle from a block attached to the handle. The lever member includes a pair of elongated handles disposed on opposite sides of the shovel handle and include an upper and lower grip to facilitate the lifting of the snow and the like. The auxiliary handle functions with the shovel to reduce the effort required in shoveling heavy material, such as snow or other items.

Abstract: The scoop of the present invention allows the user to avoid back fatigue caused by bending and side muscle fatigue caused by the lack of free pivotal movement of an auxiliary handle. The scoop is comprised of a blade with a longer main handle attached to the blade and a shorter leverage handle having an eye bolt at one end which is attached to the eye of a second eye bolt extending through the front face of the scoop and through the first or main handle. The unit is freely pivotable in all directions and provides increased stability because the auxiliary or shorter leverage handle is hooked directly to the scooping blade.

Abstract: A shovel having a blade and an elongated handle is provided between the ends thereof with a laterally extending enlargement. A resilient pad and cover are placed over and supported by the enlargement and handle. The supported pad acts as a fulcrum when placed on the user's thigh just above the knee. The loaded blade may then be raised by lowering the free handle end with one hand and when the blade is in a sufficiently raised position, the handle may be grasped with the other hand near the blade for carrying or discharging the load from the blade.

Abstract: The shovel includes a blade with affixed handle extending rearwardly therefrom. A second handle pivotally attaches to the shovel and near the interconnection between the blade and the fixed handle to provide an improved loading and lifting arrangement. The pivotal connection between the second handle and the shovel handle includes a frictional lock to retain the pivotal handle in association with the fixed handle when the second handle is not in use.

Abstract: A shovel with improved lifting means includes a blade portion, a handle member and a lifting bar. The blade portion has a material-transporting surface and an opposite side rear surface to which one end of the handle is rigidly attached. The lifting bar is attached to the material-transporting surface by a ball and socket connection and extends in length approximately two feet from its point of pivotal attachment. The length of the lifting bar is slightly less than the length of the handle such that the user of the shovel may stand in a substantially upright position and push the shovel forward by means of the handle to collect material on the material-transporting surface, while holding the end of the lifting bar. Once material is collected on the material-transporting surface, the user lifts up on the lifting bar in combination with the handle member in order to move the collected material to another location.

Abstract: An improved shovel (10) which includes the standard longitudinally extending handle member (12) having a scoop member (14) and a gripping member (16) rigidly secured on opposing longitudinally displaced end sections. The shovel (10) includes an adjustable lever mechanism (30) which is releasably secured and movably displaceable in a direction substantially normal to a longitudinal direction (20) in relation to handle member (12). Adjustable lever mechanism (30) is adapted to interface at a fulcrum point (38) with a base surface (18) to rotationally activate scoop member (14) when material is to be removed from base surface (18). An adjustable grip mechanism (50) is releasably secured and movably displaceable with respect to the handle member (12) and extends above the handle member (12) for providing a secondary gripping portion for a user.

Abstract: The invention relates to a very light weight portable single stage snow remover which is electrically powered, can be operated and manipulated in a sideways swinging fashion in the manner of a broom, can handle normally difficult areas to clean such as steps and patios, can conveniently and easily be used in larger areas such as driveways and sidewalks, and can be pushed forward along the surface to be cleaned without having to swing the unit when forward movement is more desirable than sideward movement. The snow remover comprises a bladed rotor which operates within a housing and is rotated by an electric motor, the blades of the rotor throwing the snow rearwardly and upwardly against a snow collecting and directing wall which projects the snow in the direction desired.

Abstract: A lightweight handle accessory particularly adapted to be mounted on the generally straight shaft of a work tool or other working or sporting implements, having a clamping portion partially surrounding the shaft or other surface to be gripped which cooperates with a flexible fastening means of variable diameter to frictionally engage the shaft and fixedly mount the handle accessory. A handle is mounted near the outward end of opposing lever arms to enable the operator to grip the assembly. The underside of the gripping portion is serrated and divided into mirror images with a central slot which allows flexing of the gripping portion to adapt to a wide variety of mounting surface sizes and tapers. The flexible fastening means may be easily disengaged from one shaft or implement and remounted on another differently sized shaft or implement without loss of holding power.

Abstract: A new and improved shovel including a shovel blade connected at one end to a main handle member and having an opposite, open end for initially engaging the ground to scoop up dirt or the like and an auxiliary handle assembly attached to the shovel blade at the opposite, open end and extending adjacent to, but independent of, the main handle member for cooperating with the main handle member to lift and maneuver a load of dirt or the like.

Abstract: An auxiliary handle for long-handled implements such as shovels, rakes, mops, brooms, snow shovels, and the like and enabling the user to obtain extra leverage without excessively straining himself, is disclosed. The auxiliary handle includes a triangular frame having a pair of rods constituting the legs of the triangle and diverging from closely juxtaposed first ends to relatively widely spaced second ends, and a transverse member pivotally connected to the rods at their second ends to constitute the base of the triangle and having medial members for releasably clamping it to the main handle of such an implement. A hand grip is fixedly secured to the auxiliary handle rods at the apex of the triangular frame, and a rigid cross-brace bar, which may be medially foldable, is swivelly connected at one of its ends to the apex of the frame and is pivotally connected at its other end with members for releasably locking it to the main handle of the implement.

Abstract: A snow shovel having a plate-shaped scoop, a main handle and an adjustable auxiliary handle, arranged so as to enable snow to be shoveled without the user having to bend over, is disclosed. The main handle is a rod rigidly affixed to one end to the scoop and having a first hand grip at th other end. The auxiliary handle includes a pair of rods which diverge from one another in the direction from closely juxtaposed first ends to widely spaced second ends. A second hand grip is secured to the auxiliary handle rods at the first ends thereof, and respective hinges interconnect the auxiliary handle rods at their second ends to the scoop adjacent the top edge thereof. A rigid cross-brace bar, which may be medially foldable, is swivelly connected at one of its ends to the auxiliary handle rods adjacent the juncture thereof with the second hand grip and is releasably locked at its other end to the main handle rod for adjustability to different positions.

Abstract: A second handle for attaching to a shovel, or various types of garden tools having a handle attached thereto. The second handle having a universal joint at one end for attaching to the handle of the shovel. The universal joint allowing the user to pivot the second handle in various directions on the shovel for ease in lifting, pushing or pulling the material being handled.